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Great beaches in Ireland
Portmarnock, Velvet Strand Beach
Velvet Strand Beach is an east-facing, gently sloping beach with a long, open stretch. Behind the beach are dunes.
Carrowmore Beach, Louisburgh
Carrowmore Beach is a beautiful sandy area that includes sandy dune towards the east. However, swimming is restricted...
Clare Island, Louisburgh
Clare Island Beach stretches from the old pier on the south to the stony shoreline on the north by the Community Cent...
Shelling Hill/Templetown
Templetown Beach is a spacious, south-facing beach, comprised of sand and shingle. The bathing water is situated in c...
River Barrow Bagenalstown
River swimming spot at Bagenalstown accessible from the riverside track. The River Barrow, which is a navigation rive...
Doire Fhíonáin (Derrynane)
Derrynane, also known as Doire Fhíonáin, is a beautiful sandy beach located in the southwest region of Ireland. Facin...
Bathing Place at Portumna
The bathing facility in Portumna is a meticulously maintained and enjoyable site that sees consistent use throughout ...
Clogherhead
Clogherhead beach is a spacious and gently sloping sandy beach located mainly to the east, with rock and dune formati...
Elly Bay, Belmullet
Elly Bay is a sandy beach with sand dunes, dune grassland, and machair. It is home to various wildlife and plant spec...
Counsellors' Strand, Dunmore East
Counsellors Strand is a stunning sandy beach nestled within a steep cove featuring striking red sandstone cliffs and ...
Salthill Beach
Salthill beach consists of multiple small beaches divided by rocks, featuring both sandy and pebbly areas. The primar...
Rush North Beach
Rush North Beach is a sandy beach with a large dune area at the back, gently sloping and bordered by Rush Harbour on ...
Dunmoran Beach
Dunmoran Beach is a sandy beach with sand dunes as its backdrop. Though not formally designated, a proposed National ...
Dooega Beach, Achill Island
Dooega Beach, a small crescent shaped cove, is mostly sheltered except towards the south where large swells arise at ...
Inch
Inch Strand is a west-facing sandy beach that overlooks Dingle Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The beach's sand dune syst...
Killiney
Killiney Beach offers magnificent views of Bray Head, Dalkey Island, and Sorrento Terrace. The beach features a 300m ...
Reenroe
Reenroe beach, located between Waterville and Ballinskelligs, offers a beautiful coastal experience perfect for water...
Keel Beach, Achill Island
Keel Beach is a sandy beach that is open to the south and can experience strong currents and rip tides. It also featu...
Sandycove Beach
Sandycove beach is a small seaside spot with shallow water perfect for paddling and beautiful views. The suburb boast...
Woodstown
Woodstown Beach is a lengthy and sandy beach bordered by private wooded areas. It is tidal and stretches up to one ki...